The Best Organized Christmas & New Years Tours in East Asia

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

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The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate. If you're looking for a guided tour to take all of the stress away from planning, then embark on a guided tour that will make your Christmas and New Year's truly unforgettable. We've carefully analyzed all the organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages in East Asia based on key criteria like price, guest ratings, service, and activities, so you can rest assured that your holiday escape will be nothing short of amazing. We're confident that one of these top tours will be perfect for your next holiday trip.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 8 Days, $1046.00

  • 7 Days, $948.31

  • 6 Days, $786.00
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The Best Christmas & New Years Tours through East Asia

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Great Tibet Tour 8 Days Start/End in Lhasa 5 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Great for Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 3 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $131

This tour visits Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Xegar, and Everest Base Camp.

  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Great Tibet Tour
Great Tibet Tour offers local cultural tours through China, Nepal, and Bhutan. Traveling with Great Tibet Tour provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 12 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,046
on TourRadar

Organized by Tourist Journey 7 Days Tokyo to Kyoto 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $135

This tour visits Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko, and Kyoto.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Tourist Journey
Tourist Journey is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Israel, Italy, Japan, and Palestinian Territory. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$948
on TourRadar

Organized by ChinaWayz 6 Days Start/End in Beijing 1 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 6 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $131

This tour visits Beijing.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By ChinaWayz



$786
on TourRadar

Organized by Tibet Vista 8 Days Start/End in Lhasa 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 5 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $119

This tour visits Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Everest Base Camp.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Tibet Vista
Tibet Vista is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on China and Nepal. The small group sizes, often less than 13, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$949
on TourRadar

Organized by Tibet Vista 7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 7 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $141

This tour visits Lhasa, Shannan, Gyantse, Shigatse, Lhatse, Xegar, Everest Base Camp, Gyirong County, and Kathmandu.

  • Overland Truck
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Tibet Vista
Tibet Vista is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on China and Nepal. The small group sizes, often less than 13, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$989
on TourRadar

Organized by Truly China Travel 5 Days Guilin to Yangshuo 3 Destinations
  • On Sale: 25% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $149

This tour visits Guilin, Longsheng, and Yangshuo.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Truly China Travel
Focusing on China, Truly China Travel is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$990 $743
on TourRadar

Organized by Great Tibet Tour 6 Days Start/End in Lhasa 3 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 2 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $152

This tour visits Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Great Tibet Tour
Great Tibet Tour offers local cultural tours through China, Nepal, and Bhutan. Traveling with Great Tibet Tour provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 12 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$910
on TourRadar

Organized by TravelChinaGuide 8 Days Beijing to Shanghai 3 Destinations
  • On Sale: 15% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 18
Price per Day: $182

This tour visits Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By TravelChinaGuide
TravelChinaGuide Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on China and Nepal. While the prices may be a bit higher than average, the group size is usually small, giving travelers a more personalized experience. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$1,709 $1,453
on TourRadar

Organized by Tourist Journey 11 Days Tokyo to Osaka 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $177

This tour visits Tokyo, Fujikawaguchiko, Oshino, Nikko, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Tourist Journey
Tourist Journey is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Israel, Italy, Japan, and Palestinian Territory. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$1,944
on TourRadar

Organized by Tour Mongolia 5 Days Start/End in Ulaanbaatar 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 4
Price per Day: $206

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Tour Mongolia
Focusing on Mongolia, Tour Mongolia is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. Despite being priced a bit higher, the small group sizes create a more personal and unique experience for travelers. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,030
on TourRadar

Why does East Asia appeal to holiday travelers?

East Asia is a magical destination at Christmas, with cultural activities and charming holiday traditions. Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo offer plenty of amazing museums and sights to explore. Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo are foodie destinations with fantastic cuisine and world-class restaurants. Kyoto is known for its Buddhist temples, cultural activities, and rich history. Skiers and snowboarders love Sapporo and Nagano because of the thrilling runs and stunning views. Holiday tours offer an amazing opportunity to dive into the best sights in a convenient way at an affordable price. You'll travel stress-free while creating amazing memories.

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How much do Christmas & New Years Tours in East Asia cost?

The average daily price of Christmas & New Years Tours in East Asia is $274 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Christmas & New Years Tours in East Asia here.


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$274
Average Price Per Day
95
Tours Analyzed
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Average Rating
35
Tour Companies
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Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Christmas & New Years Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer Christmas & New Years tours in East Asia. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

G Adventures

G Adventures logo G Adventures is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Thailand, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, island hopping, snorkelling, surfing, wine tasting, kayaking, cooking classes, water sports, jungle surfing, and canyoning.

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TravelChinaGuide

TravelChinaGuide Tours is a smaller tour company that focuses on China and Nepal. While the prices may be a bit higher than average, the group size is usually small, giving travelers a more personalized experience. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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Odynovo

Odynovo is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India. While the prices may be a bit higher than average, the group size is usually small, giving travelers a more personalized experience. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as surfing, snorkelling, camel riding, and water sports.

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Bravo Indochina Tours

Bravo Indochina Tours is a smaller tour company that offers tours to 8 countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos. There are opportunities to customize some tours to specifically meet your needs. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Christmas & New Years Destinations in East Asia

Wondering where christmas & new years tours visit in East Asia? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Kyoto

Kyoto was once the capital of Japan, and today it is a beautiful historic city that is filled with temples and traditional neighborhoods. There are gardens and palaces as well as traditional shops and dining opportunities. The city is filled with culture and fascinating places to wander and explore.

Tokyo

Tokyo is the high tech, ultramodern capital city of Japan. It's filled with neon lights and high reaching skyscrapers, but there are also many hidden temples and historic neighborhoods tucked away. You can spend your days wandering through green parks and your nights singing karaoke in one of the many bars around town.

Osaka

Osaka is an economic and commercial center in Japan that attracts tourists for its world class culinary scene and vibrant nightlife. The neon lights, high energy shopping areas, and high reaching skyscrapers make this a fascinating and fun Japanese city to experience.

Beijing

Beijing is the capital city of China and it has a long history that dates back thousands of years. It offers a mix of modern and every changing architecture combined with ancient landmarks and historic neighborhoods. Beijing is a world class city that has amazing music, cuisine, culture, and shopping.

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Other popular destinations for christmas & new years tours through East Asia include Xi'an, Takayama, Lhasa, Busan, and Shigatse.


Christmas & New Years Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Deciding between an organized tour and independent travel? Keep these important aspects of each option in mind.

Pros
  • Festive itineraries tailored to holiday themes.
  • All logistics and planning are handled for you.
  • Opportunities to visit famous Christmas markets or New Year's events.
  • Enjoy local holiday traditions with expert guidance.
  • Group activities bring a festive, social atmosphere.
  • Stress-free transportation and accommodation arrangements.
  • Special holiday meals or treats are often included.
  • Learn cultural insights about Christmas traditions from locals.
Cons
  • Less flexibility to customize activities or schedules.
  • Group dynamics may not suit everyone.
  • Strict timelines might reduce leisure time.
  • Limited opportunities for private family moments.
  • Some holiday traditions might feel commercialized.


Pros
  • Customize your itinerary to suit your family’s preferences.
  • Greater flexibility in choosing destinations and activities.
  • Spend holiday moments in private or intimate settings.
  • Freedom to experience lesser-known holiday events or markets.
Cons
  • Time-consuming to research holiday events and accommodations.
  • Must handle transportation and logistics yourself.
  • Higher prices and limited availability during peak season.
  • Risk of missing popular events without advance booking.
  • Requires extra effort to balance relaxation with activities.
  • Unexpected weather or closures can disrupt plans.
  • Harder to fully relax when managing all the details.


Which is cheaper?

Is independent travel cheaper than guided Christmas & New Years tours? The answer is not simple. Tours provide many of the services that you would otherwise pay for yourself on an independent trip. Hotels, transportation, food, entry tickets, guides, and activities are provided on organized tours, whereas you would pay for everything separately on your own. To deterine the difference in price, you would need to compare the combined price of everything in a tour with everything you would book separately. Sometimes you might want to stay in a cheaper hotel, or eat at a more expensive restaurant, so the price of a tour could be more or less than what you would otherwise pay on your own. Make sure you know what is included before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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